Whether you're looking to gain hands-on experience through an internship, share your passion for wildlife as a docent, contribute your time as a volunteer, or looking for an exciting career, there’s a place for you here. Join our dedicated team, where you'll not only grow professionally but also inspire and educate others.

All of our volunteers, docents, and interns are trained and supervised by Zoo staff. They are subject to a thorough background check. For the safety of our animals, all individuals in animal care positions must present a negative TB test and proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Limited spaces are available. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to give status updates on applications. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview

 

The Staten Island Zoo is committed to the principle of equal opportunities without discrimination based on race, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, sex, gender, or sexual orientation, gender expression, or presence of any other legally protected status.

 

The Zoo reserves the right to alter the volunteer program and/or its contents in any way without prior notice. Volunteer positions may be terminated at any time per the discretion of the Zoo and without notice.